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Suwannee County imposes temporary burn ban as drought and wildfire risk rise
Summary
Facing a severe drought and rising wildfire activity, the Suwannee County Commission unanimously approved a temporary countywide burn ban effective immediately through 10:00 p.m. May 5; Fire Chief Miller also established a staffed wildfire strike team to patrol high-risk hours.
Suwannee County commissioners unanimously voted April 21 to impose a temporary burn ban effective immediately through 10:00 p.m. May 5, citing elevated drought conditions and recent wildfire activity.
Belinda Zeck of Live Oak urged the board during public comment to act, describing recent fires, an unattended 20-foot burn pile near her route and what she said were insufficient public warnings. "We all know we're in a severe drought," she told commissioners and asked the Fire Chief and county leaders to consider a ban and…
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